Assistant Director of Procurement

$80 ph - $110 ph + Super for a 12-month Labour Hire Contract with the Federal Government

**Your new company**

The client is a** highly classified** Federal Government Agency looking for a discreet and committed procurement professional.
Appropriate **Security Clearance** will be needed prior to starting.

**Your new role**- All tasks are to be performed with **mínimal direction **and will require a high level of initiative to achieve the required outcomes.
- Monitoring and managing procurement activities including; providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement
- Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including; Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements
- Strong knowledge of administering tender documentation through AusTender and DTA
- Presenting a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where agency representatives are engaged and feedback is sought
- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers, including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required
- Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
- Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out
- Problem-solving contract-related issues
- Preparation and ongoing management of government contracts, simple and complex;
- Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)
- Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities
- Stakeholder management and engagement
- Develop, draft and implement communications strategies to support structural, technical and business changes impacting the Division in relation to contract management
- Risk assessment and issue management
- Corporate Document Management and filing
- Mailbox Management
- Provide advice and support to the Line Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, efficiency and value for money

**What you'll need to succeed**

Skills and Experience
- A minimum of **four years' experience working within Government Procurement**:

- Thorough understanding of the **PGPA **Act for complex procurements
- Complex contract management experience, with knowledge of **CCS**:

- Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities
- Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning
- Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches
- Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval
- Ability to assist in the oversight of contract administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively as an individual or within a team environment
- The ability to work with **mínimal supervision**

**What you'll get in return**- 12-month Labour Hire Contract + 12-month extension option- Classified work detail- Centralised location

**What you need to do now**

For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly.
**Orlena Prosser** - Recruitment Consultant
Recruiting experts in Procurement
P**:02 6112 7639**

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